The Original Mass Effect Is the Trilogy’s Best Story, Hands Down
The entire Mass Effect trilogy is fantastic, but the first game's story is head-and-shoulders above the tales told in the later games.
Ryan McCaffrey, an IGN executive editor and Xbox correspondent, has penned an opinion piece declaring the original Mass Effect to be the trilogy’s best story. The piece is part of a series of memories McCaffrey is sharing to mark the 25th anniversary of Xbox. BioWare's space opera became a hugely anticipated release, despite being announced long before it actually launched.
Working at Official Xbox Magazine at that time, McCaffrey was fully aware of the excitement surrounding the game. BioWare's exclusive partnership with Microsoft was a major draw, culminating in the release of the first two Mass Effect titles for the 360. The original game was hailed as a true space opera, with a story that carried over from one game to the next, influenced by player choices.
Its world and characters were powered by Unreal Engine 3, making it look stunning. Despite the game's technical limitations, the story of Shepard's journey to becoming a Spectre, meeting iconic companions like Wrex and Garrus, and exploring the massive Citadel left a lasting impression on McCaffrey. The game's technical issues didn't diminish its overall impact, making it one of the best Xbox exclusives ever.
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